University Prep Charter Middle School

University Prep Charter Middle School is the sole school in this data set, serving grades 5-8 in the Bronx, New York. This public charter school has a diverse student population of 398 students, with a majority identifying as African American (37.69%) or Hispanic (56.78%). While the school has seen a decline in its overall ranking, from 900 out of 1,479 New York middle schools in 2021-2022 to 588 out of 1,500 in 2022-2023, its academic performance is mixed, with some grades and subjects outperforming the state average and others underperforming.

One of the school's standout features is its racial diversity, which likely reflects the demographics of the surrounding community. However, the school also faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with a high free/reduced lunch rate of 91.21%, indicating that the majority of students come from low-income households. This can present barriers to educational access and support, which may contribute to the school's uneven academic performance.

In terms of test scores, University Prep Charter Middle School outperformed the state average in English Language Arts for grades 7 and 8, as well as in Math for grades 6 and 7. However, the school underperformed the state average in ELA for grades 5 and 6, and in Math for grades 5 and 8. Additionally, the school's 8th grade science proficiency rate of 37.86% is lower than the state average of 47.41%. These mixed results suggest that the school may need to focus on improving academic outcomes, particularly in the lower grades and in science, to better support the success of all its students.